Cosmetic palette assembly and method of making the same

ABSTRACT

A method of making a cosmetic palette assembly includes: forcing a pigmented cake unit that includes a first pigmented cake, sad a second pigmented cake which is in a color different from that of the first pigmented cake; disposing the first pigmented cake and the second pigmented cake into a holder; and filling a filler into the holder to form a soft base such that the first pigmented cake and the second pigmented cake are fixed in and surrounded by the soft base. The cosmetic palette assembly is also disclosed.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priorities of Taiwanese Patent Application No. 103204415, filed on Mar. 14, 2014, and Taiwanese Patent Application No. 103129336, filed on Aug. 26, 2014, the entire disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

FIELD

This disclosure relates to a palette assembly, more particularly to a cosmetic palette assembly and a method of making the same.

BACKGROUND

A conventional cosmetic palette assembly includes a rigid palette that is formed with a plurality of separated accommodating spaces tor respectively receiving a plurality of pigmented cakes which have different colors. In order to generate a color different from the colors of the pigmented cakes, a user might take some cake powders from, for example, two pigmented cakes of different colors with a brush, and then blend the colors on the palette. However, the hairs of the brush might be damaged due to the rigidity of the palette during the fixing of the cake powders.

SUMMARY

Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a cosmetic palette assembly and a method of mating the same that can overcome the aforesaid drawback of the prior art.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a method of making a cosmetic palette assembly, including the steps of: forming a pigmented cake unit that includes a first pigmented cake, and a second pigmented cake which is in a color different from that of the first pigmented cake; disposing the first pigmented cake and the second pigmented cake into a holder; and filling a filler into the holder to form a soft base such that the first pigmented cake and the second pigmented cake are fixed In and surrounded by the soft base.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a cosmetic palette assembly that includes: a holder confining an accommodating space; and a cosmetic product that is disposed in the accommodating space and that includes a pigmented cake unit and a soft base. The pigmented cake unit has a first pigmented cake and a second pigmented cake that is in a color different from that of the first pigmented cake. The soft base is made of a filler that includes a transparent gel. The first pigmented cake and the second pigmented cake are fixed in and surrounded by the soft base.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent in the following detailed description of the embodiments of this disclosure, with reference to the accompanying drawings, of which:

FIG. 1 is a flowchart of the first embodiment of a method of making a cosmetic palette assembly according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 shows perspective views of a forming step or the first embodiment;

FIG. 3 shows partly sectional views of a disposing step, a filling step, a removing step and a packaging step of the first embodiment;

FIG. 4 shows partly sectional views of a disposing step and a filling step of the second embodiment of the method of making a cosmetic palette assembly according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a cosmetic palette assembly made by the method as disclosed in FIG. 4; and

FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a variation of the cosmetic palette assembly made by the method as disclosed in FIG. 4.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Before the present disclosure is described in greater detail, it should foe noted that like elements are denoted by the same reference numerals throughout the disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the first embodiment of a method of making a cosmetic palette assembly according to the present disclosure is shown to include a forming step 11, a disposing step 12, a filling step 13, a removing step 14 and a packaging step 15.

The forming step 11 includes forming a pigmented cake unit 31 that includes a plurality of first pigmented cakes 311, and a plurality of second pigmented cakes 312 which are in a color different from that of the first pigmented cakes 311. The forming step 11 is conducted using a mold 2. To be more specific, the forming step 11 is conducted by melting first and second cosmetic materials 310, 310′ respectively for the first and second pigmented cakes 311, 312, and filling the first and second cosmetic materials 310, 310′ in corresponding cavities 21, 21′ of the mold 2, followed by solidification so as to form the first pigmented cakes 311 and the second pigmented cakes 312 in the cavities 21, 21′. To be more specific, a period of cooling time, such as ten minutes, is needed to allow the first arid second cosmetic materials 310, 310′ to solidify. Since the color of the first cosmetic material 310 and the color of the second cosmetic material 310′ are different, the colors of the first pigmented cakes 311 and the second pigmented cakes 312 are also different.

In this embodiment, the cavities 21, 21′ are star-shaped, but in practice, the cavities 21, 21′ are not limited thereto, and may be configured as other geometric shapes, such as heart-shape, cloud-shape, etc. Moreover, the pigmented cake unit 31 is not limited to have two different colors, and may be made to have more than two colors.

In addition, if the first arid second cosmetic materials 310, 310′ are malleable, the step of melting the first and second cosmetic materials 310, 310′ in the forming step 11 can be omitted and the first and second pigmented cades 311, 312 can be formed by other ways, such as kneading or extrusion.

It should he noted that the number of each of the first and second pigmented cakes 311, 312 are not limited to that of this embodiment. For example, the pigmented cake unit 31 may only include one first pigmented cake 311 and one second pigmented cake 312.

The disposing step 12 includes disposing the first pigmented cakes 311 and the second pigmented cakes 312 into a holder 4. In this embodiment, the holder 4 confines an accommodating space 413. To be more specific, in this embodiment, the holder 4 includes a round bottom wall 411 and a surrounding wall 412 extending upward from a periphery of the bottom wall 411 and cooperating with the bottom wall 411 to confine the accommodating space 413 for accommodating the pigmented cake unit 31.

In this embodiment, the holder 4 is made of aluminum, which is lightweight and has good thermal conductivity. However, it should be understood that the holder 4 can also be made of other materials, such as opaque or transparent plastics.

In this embodiment, the disposing step 12 is conducted using a tweezers 71 to clamp and place the first and second pigmented cakes 311, 312 into the holder 4. The first and second pigmented cakes 311, 312 are spacedly attached to the bottom wall 411 of the holder 4. In this embodiment, since the thickness of the first and second pigmented cakes 311, 312 are equal, top surfaces of the first pigmented cakes 311 and top surfaces of the second pigmented cakes 312 are flush with each other. Moreover, in this embodiment, tap surfaces of the first pigmented cakes 311 and top surfaces of the second pigmented cakes 312 are higher than a top edge of the surrounding wall 412.

The filling step 13 includes filling a filler into the holder 4 to form a soft base 30 such that the first pigmented cakes 311 and the second pigmented cakes 312 are fixed in and surrounded by the soft base 30. To be more specific, in the filling step 13, the filler is first heated into a fluid state, then filled into the accommodating space 413 of the bolder 4, and finally solidified to form the soft base 30. A cosmetic product 3 that is disposed in the accommodating space 413 and that includes the pigmented cake unit 31 and the soft base 30 is then formed.

The filler can be made of a gel material. The gel material may be, for example but not limited to, a humectant, such as beeswax or Vaseline. In addition, a freshener, such as peppermint may be further added into the filler to provide an extra function.

Moreover, the soft base 30 is also capable of fixing the pigmented cake unit 31 therein to prevent shifting or movement of the pigmented cake unit 31 relative to the holder 4.

Since bottom surfaces of the first pigmented cakes 311 and the second pigmented cakes 312 are fixedly attached to the bottom wall 411 in the disposing step 12, the first pigmented cakes 311 and the second pigmented cakes 312 would not more during the filling step 13.

When filling the filler into the holder 4, the filler can be poured into the holder 4 until the first and second pigmented cakes 311, 313 are completely covered by the filler. Therefore, after solidification, the first and second pigmented cakes 311, 312 are completely covered by the soft base 30. The surface tension of the filler may prevent overflowing of the filler out of the holder 4, and makes a top surface of the soft base 30 smoothly cambered.

In this embodiment, the soft base 30 is opaque. Since the soft base 30 is opaque and completely covers the top surfaces of the first pigmented cakes 311 arid the second pigmented cakes 312, the first and second pigmented cakes 311, 312 are blocked from sight. Therefore, the removing step 14 is conducted to remove a part of the soft base 30 such that the top surfaces of the first pigmented cakes 311 and the second pigmented cakes 312 are exposed. In this embodiment, the removing step 14 is conducted by horizontally scraping the soft base 30 with a knife 72 until the top surfaces of the first and second pigmented cakes 311, 312 are exposed.

The packaging step 15 includes packaging the holder 4 along with the pigmented cake unit 31 and the soft base 30 into a shell unit 5. The shell unit 5 has a transparent body 51 that accommodates the holder 4, and a transparent cover 52 that is pivotally mounted on the body 51. As such, the colors of the first and second pigmented cakes 311, 312 are visible through the cover 52. Besides, the shell unit 5 also serves as protection for the cosmetic product 3.

The first embodiment of the cosmetic palette assembly according to the present disclosure includes the holder 4 and the cosmetic product 3. Since there is no rigid partitioning walls between the first and second pigmented cakes 311, 312, the user can freely swipe back and forth with a brush across a surface of the cosmetic product 3 to acquire the desired amount of the cake powder from each of the first pigmented cakes 311 and the second pigmented cakes 312 and even some of the soft base 30 and mix them without causing harm to the brush.

Referring to FIGS. 1, 4 and 5, the second embodiment of the method of making a cosmetic palette assembly according to the present disclosure is similar to that of the first embodiment, except for slight differences in the disposing step 12 and the filling step 13, and the omission of the removing step 14 and the packaging step 15.

In the disposing step 12 of the second embodiment, the holder 4 is made of a transparent material such as a transparent plastic material. To be more specific, the holder 4 includes a holder body 41 that confines the accommodating space 413 and has a bottom wall 411 and a surrounding wall 412 extending upward from a periphery of the bottom wall 411, and a cover 42 that removably covers the holder body 41. In this embodiment, the cover 42 threadedly engages the holder body 41. The bottom surfaces of the first pigmented cakes 311 and the second pigmented cakes 312 are partly attached to the bottom wall 411. The top surfaces of the first pigmented cakes 311 and the second pigmented cakes 312 are lower than a top edge of the surrounding wall 412.

In the filling step 13 of the second embodiment, the filler includes a transparent gel 32 and a glitter material 6 distributed in the transparent gel 32. To be more specific, the filling step 13 includes evenly mixing the transparent gel 32 with the glitter material 6 to obtain the filler, disposing the filler into the holder 4 so as to cover the first and second pigmented cakes 311, 312, and solidifying the filler to form the soft base 30. In this embodiment, the transparent gel 32 is made of a balm material.

Since the bottom surfaces of the first pigmented cakes 311 and the second pigmented cakes 312 are only partly attached to the bottom wall 411 during the disposing step 12, when the filling step 13 is finished, the first and second pigmented cakes 311, 312 are detached from the bottom wall 411 and float in the filler due to buoyancy of the filler. As such, the bottom surfaces of the first pigmented cakes 311 and the second pigmented cakes 312 are higher than a top surface of the bottom wall 411 after the filling step 13.

Since the filler is mainly composed of the transparent gel 32 and the pigmented cake unit 31 can be seen through the soft base 30, the removing step 14 can be omitted in the second embodiment. Therefore, the thickness of the first and second pigmented cakes 311, 312 in the second embodiment can be smaller than that in the first embodiment. Moreover, since the holder 4 in the second embodiment serves the same function as the shell, unit 5 of the first embodiment to protect the cosmetic product 3, the packaging step 15 is not needed and can be omitted.

Alternatively, the filling step 13 of the second embodiment can be conducted by first pouring a small amount of the filler into the holder body 41 to allow the first and second pigmented cakes 311, 312 to float upward, and after the filler in the holder body 41 is slightly solidified, the rest of the filler is then poured in to completely cover the top surfaces of the first pigmented cakes 311 and the second pigmented cakes 312.

Referring to FIG. 6, in a variation of the second embodiment, the cover 42 is pivotally mounted on the holder body 41.

Similar to the first embodiment, in this embodiment, since there is no rigid partitioning walls between the first and second pigmented cakes 311, 312, harm to the brush could be prevented.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, since the holder 4 and the soft base 30 are transparent, the floated pigmented cake unit 31 could be seen from the outside, thereby improving an aesthetic appearance. Besides, the glitter material 6 which is evenly distributed in he transparent gel 32 can provide the user with a shimmering look when the cosmetic product 3 is applied.

While the present disclosure has been described in connection with what are considered the most practical embodiments, it is understood that this disclosure is not limited to the disclosed embodiments but is intended to cover various arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the broadest interpretation and equivalent arrangements. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A method of making a cosmetic palette assembly, comprising the steps of: A) forming a pigmented cake unit that includes a first pigmented cake, and a second pigmented cake which is in a color different from that of the first pigmented cake; B) disposing the first pigmented cake and the second pigmented cake into a holder; and C) filling a filler into the holder to form a soft base such that the first pigmented cake and the second pigmented cake are fixed in and surrounded by the soft base.
 2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein a top surface of the first pigmented cake and a top surface of the second pigmented cake are completely covered by the soft base.
 3. The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the filler includes a transparent gel.
 4. The method as claimed in claim 3, wherein the filler further includes a glitter material distributed in the transparent gel.
 5. The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the top surface of the first pigmented cake and the top surface of the second pigmented cake are flush with each other.
 6. The method as claimed in claim 2, further comprising a step (D) of removing a part of the soft base such that the top surface of the first pigmented cake and the top surface of the second pigmented cake are exposed.
 7. The method as claimed in claim 6, wherein the soft base is opaque.
 8. The method as claimed in claim 4, wherein step (C) is conducted by mixing the transparent gel with the glitter material to obtain the filler, disposing the filler into the holder, and solidifying the filler to form the soft base.
 9. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein step (A) is conducted using a mold.
 10. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein step (A) is conducted by melting first and second cosmetic materials respectively for the first and second pigmented cakes, and filling the first and second cosmetic materials in corresponding cavities of the mold, followed by solidification so as to form the first pigmented cake and the second pigmented cake in the cavities.
 11. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein in step (B), the first pigmented cake and the second pigmented cake are spaced-apart attached to a bottom wall of the holder.
 12. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the holder is transparent.
 13. The method as claimed in claim 1, further comprising, after Step (C), a step (E) of packaging the holder along with the pigmented cake unit and the soft base into a shell, unit having a cover.
 14. A cosmetic palette assembly, comprising; a holder confining an accommodating space; and a cosmetic product that is disposed in said accommodating space and that includes a pigmented cake unit and a soft base, said pigmented cake unit having a first pigmented cake, and a second pigmented cake that is in a color different from that of said first pigmented cake, said soft base being made of a filler that includes a transparent gel, said first pigmented cake and said second pigmented cake being fixed in and surrounded by said soft base.
 15. The cosmetic palette assembly as claimed in claim 14, wherein a top surface of said first pigmented cake and a top surface of said second pigmented cake are completely covered by said soft base.
 16. The cosmetic palette assembly as claimed in claim 14, wherein said filler further includes a glitter material distributed in said transparent gel.
 17. The cosmetic palette assembly as claimed in claim 14, wherein said holder is transparent and includes a holder body that confines said accommodating space, and a cover that removably covers said bolder body.
 18. The cosmetic palette assembly as claimed in claim 17, wherein said holder body includes a bottom wall, a bottom surface of said first pigmented cake and a bottom surface of said second pigmented cake being higher than a top surface of said bottom wall.
 19. The cosmetic palette assembly as claimed in claim 13, wherein a top surface of said first pigmented cake and a top surface of said second pigmented cake are flush with each other.
 20. The cosmetic palette assembly as claimed in claim 14, wherein said first pigmented cake and said second pigmented cake are spaced-apart, disposed in said soft base. 